January 31–February 7, 2013: The asterism known as the Heavenly G is an
excellent target
for naked-eye observers, open cluster NGC 2112 in Orion offers
small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek
out the Double Bubble Nebula (NGC 2371–2) in Gemini.

Each week, Astronomy magazine Senior Editor Michael E. Bakich, a
master at explaining how to observe, posts a podcast about three or more
objects or events you can see in the sky.Targets for January 31–February 7, 2013Naked eye: The Heavenly GSmall telescope: Open cluster NGC 2112Large telescope: The Double Bubble Nebula (NGC 2371–2)

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